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Hand Cross

Culture: Amhara
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Dates: 17th or 18th century
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. (26.7 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 1998.126.4
Credit Line: Gift of Miodrag Janjusevic
Image: Overall, 1998.126.4_transpc005.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Wood hand cross with lower tablet, central shaft, upper cross, carved foliate, forms that are checkered, crossed, dentated, and linear, and a fine patina. Condition: Good.

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